SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
About The Position
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to clinically assess and treat offenders and justice-challenged individuals. In this role, you will provide substance abuse counseling to the inmate/offender population through group and one-on-one sessions. You will conduct clinical assessments and develop individual substance abuse treatment plans and coordinate transitional pre-release planning. You will interact with community providers and security staff. In addition, you will work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining statistical data/reports and accurate documentation as required by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Requirements
- Must be licensed in the State of Arizona as a Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or as a Psychologist.
- Must pass a background investigation and a drug test.
- Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
- Must maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training.
- Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
- Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
- Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school with a major in psychology, counseling, or a related field
- Independent Licensure
- Two (2) years of counseling experience
Responsibilities
- Conducts substance abuse education classes and therapy groups with inmate/offender participants
- Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and counseling sessions
- Maintains clinical records
- Participates in clinical staffings and meetings
- Develops individual substance abuse treatment plans with inmate/offender program participants
- Coordinates transitional pre-release planning with case managers and maintains accurate statistical data
- Interacts with community resource providers and security staff
- Travels/Drives on state business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Benefits
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
- Paid conferences and workshops when possible
- Evidence-based group curriculum
- Minimal paperwork and no billing
- Ability to be creative in using evidence-based practices
- Ability to be part of program development opportunities
- Ability to help ADCRR achieve its goal of reducing recidivism
- Ability to receive clinical supervision for independent licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
